Monday, February 18, 2019

Love!!! And even younger looking and prettier than I imagined and I thought you'd look young and pretty already!

Greetings Sunny People

156 today. Its clear and sunny as it was yesterday. We drove Scenic Drive and lots of people were out and about - even at the surf spots though jeez is it cold! Nephew wanted to toss a rose in the ocean where his aunt's ashes were scattered (DH older sister). What a sweet guy. Unfortunately the rose flew backwards in the wind and landed in a bramble. Oh well. Then he wanted to go see some snow which he did after driving 30 minutes inland. We skipped that. I get enough snow just reading the adventures in shoveling here. We also stopped by my art gallery which was having a port and chocolate event. Well attended.

More pizza last night but I manage just one slice. I am puffy this morning and think its all the salt. Nephew bought another tub of cookie dough and took it home on the plane. TSA didn't blink.

Well Shel, I am disappointed that you don't have old Mr. Stink Eye on your hike. Somewhere he is waiting for you. I wonder if those goats go to lower elevation in the winter.

Liz so sorry things are increasingly difficult with DH. Aruba to the rescue hopefully. We all know stress leads to eating and I sure wish we could unlock that connection. It used to be that people would get too upset to eat and lose weight in times of turmoil. What happened to that?

Cecily dog walk and workout! You are becoming the next beast! I may get inspired to take Chip out today. No excuses.

Hey BB you are indeed a ravishingly beautiful pregnant lady. Great dress, great picture.

The OH newsletter had an article about 11 steps to maintenance. Step one was to value how far you have come. Interesting that this is first and very wise, I think.

Time for more coffee and then some eggs. Protein first. Then I will go around valuing myself. Diane S

Dog walks aren't a choice around here. I get stared at unnervingly and woofed and whined at until I take him!

My birthday weekend turned into a weekend of food debauchery! However, very, very enjoyable. I am up about 3ish pounds for my penance. I can live with that. Every pound is well deserved and the process was so very much enjoyed. I must admit, no regrets!

Diane O. props to you for your candor! I love how blunt your statements regarding your passive aggressive thoughts about how to get under DC's skin were. I have not exerted that type of control in many, many years. I think the last time I was able to "not eat" for control was almost 30 years ago. I go the other way now - I will purposely eat crap in front of Ron if he annoys me about my eating. Like you, I know I am doing it. I also now know I'm the only one that really pays for the behavior, too. A work in progress.

I am planning a lazy Presidents' Day. I am well rested after a long dog show weekend. In addition to my plentiful eating, I went for a massage last evening before dinner and stayed in bed for 9 glorious hours. Didn't sleep the whole time, but the rest was delicious.

The sun is shining. I see no clouds in the sky. The air is chilly and crisp. Looks like a delightful day here. Must take advantage of it before the rains return - though they predict we are going to get a week of dry weather! Oh, I hope so. I am tired of muddy mutts! LOL!

Marvelous Monday, Peppy Presidents' Day, and any other alliterative allocation you can give today!

182.4

Feeling kind of blah today. Stressed about things I shouldn't be stressed about.

thanks for all the kind comments on my photo. I felt really beautiful and dammit, don't we deserve to feel that way?

Yesterday I felt like I was chasing my tail in circles. Honestly, I felt like I loaded and unloaded the dishwasher 20 times. It's especially annoying because I felt like I really tried to be on top of things. Have days like that? I think that's the source of my blah mood.

Made roast, carrot and potatoes last night. Chili for tonight before snow?

Good Morning All

Weight up this am but I expected that - TTOM is on her way BLECH! 173.36

Had a good day at work yesterday then off to a medical apt. It went ok and I have to go into hospital for some uro testing on 16th March. Only a half day which is better than staying. Not looking forward to it but will be good to try and get sorted. Have Physio this aft then catching up with a girlfriend for dinner which will be nice. Im in the city this week so making the most of catching up with everyone and tackling all the appointments.

Cut back the lemon tree yesterday as it has gall. Broke my heart to cut it back to 1/3 of its size and all the fruit just wasted - it had heaps of lemons which where around 1/3 size and still green but if left it would have been a bumper crop. Had to do it though in order to give it the best chance of survival. Fingers crossed it comes back.

Liz - So sorry you are feeling down. Be kind to yourself doll - you have a heavy load to bare. As the others have said if there is nothing in the tank the vehicle will stop - take time out when you can. Thinking of you lots and sending you a huge Aussie hug

Diane O - Sorry you had a bad day with DH - hope things improve - sending you a big Aussie hug too

Cec - You are doing amazing girl :) I downloaded the book yesterday and started to read it whilst waiting for dr. May consider it. I am also wrapt IUD is doing its job - I will be following you down that road within the next few months - once they work out the rest of the crap my body is doing.

Peps - So glad you had a wonderful birthday, massage and long curl up in bed. Nothing better. Thank you for sharing the pic of Ann - she is stunning. I knew her eyes would shine from how she writes and it is so. Cant wait for her to come back and hear more of her adventures.

Diane S - Sounds like you are having a wonderful time with your nephew. Still cant wrap my head around cookie dough - may have to try a mouthful when I come in Sept. My mind pictures a heavy lump sit in my stomach - I have never been one to lick the bowl etc when making cakes so Im doubtful it would be my thing

BB - Sorry you are having a blah day - Hope your evening improves

Shel - Good to be back. I missed you all very much. One day I will share but for now I need to continue to process and re-group

Well I best get my butt into gear

Take care x

Shirley

I hope those tests point them in the right direction, Shirl! And sorry about your lemon tree. I have 7 citrus trees and there is always something going on with one or another! Here we fear Asian Citrus Psyllids. Once a tree gets infected by them, it has to be cut down. It's wiping out whole groves here. Imported bugs/diseases are so hard to fight!

I get so much from this group! People's ability to reflect, to persevere, to offer kindness, to model courage, to provide a good laugh... thank you everyone!

And thanks to Cecily, I finally have a fridge full of Keto friendly food. I read the book, and was inspired, but it has taken me this long to get the provisions! Hearing about your weight loss, and reading some of your menus spurred me on. I had blue cheese stuffed olives for an afternoon snack. Decadent and delicious.

I hope it helps you too! I feel a bit like a tent revivalist, but it's nice to find some spark again after struggling to find any for a while.

Your olives sound divine. I mourn all the years I thought I didn't like green olives...

Liz, when is your trip to Aruba? If anyone ever deserved the rest and respite of some down time, it's you. Alzheimers is such a dirty rotten thief, it steals so much.